Definition of accomplishmentnext
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the state of being actual or complete a long, difficult project whose accomplishment we wondered if we would ever see

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Recent Examples of accomplishment There were a few scientific papers that came out of the journey and some useful geological and survey work, but on the whole, the expedition’s accomplishments were minor. Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 For all his success as an entrepreneur, Lal is far less interested in being known for his accomplishments than in leading a life that is genuinely meaningful in the most literal sense of the word. Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 No one was talking about accomplishments; everyone was simply enjoying each other’s company. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 According to the couple’s daughter, like Pearl, Cotliar loved being a grandparent and kept folders with photos and accomplishments of his grandchildren. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accomplishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
Noun
  • The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.
    Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Atlanta’s formula for success included 16 second-chance points, 21 points off turnovers and 35 rebounds.
    Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
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  • The two companies will also produce a behind-the-scenes digital-content series examining the planning and execution required to run a Formula 1 season and a global private aviation operation.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
  • Just as world-class musicians tune their instruments before a performance, CEOs need a disciplined practice for tuning the quality of organizational thinking before strategic execution begins.
    Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Beyond the engineering achievement, the robot doubles as a physical model for testing ideas about real diving birds.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • The achievement of building a quantum heat engine sets the stage to build an entire autonomous heat engine that can perform jobs like reading qubits without using microwave pulses from temperatures near absolute zero to room temperature.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • The Halftime Show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Fund, set to raise $100 million to expand access to education and football for youth worldwide.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Shaun Harper, a USC education professor, warned that restoring the tests would hand the White House a fresh weapon to portray UC as illegally practicing affirmative action.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • There’s also no substitute for the sense of control, purpose, and fulfillment that comes from creating and executing a vision.
    Naveen Jain, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • Pickup in-store, online assortment, faster fulfillment, advertising and its Walmart+ service change what Walmart means to more affluent households.
    Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • As Neptune goes retrograde, anxiety creeps in at the realization of your fallibility.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • And with that has come a growing sense that the rules haven’t kept pace with the technology — as well as a gradual realization that many of the people on both sides of the e-bike debate aren’t even truly arguing about e-bikes at all.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Outside, civilization briefly surrendered along Seventh Avenue.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Oppenheimer follow-up about a man haunted by defying the gods & dooming civilization — this one fights to avenge his own hubris.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
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  • Jurado said the company did not provide concrete public commitments, funding amounts or implementation timelines for the relief and recovery measures requested.
    City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
  • The agency said the implementation of the ceasefire was fragile and tensions are high.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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